UCCS SAFE vs Pack Protect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UCCS SAFE
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UCCS SAFE is the official safety app of University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. It is the only app that integrates with University of Colorado - Colorado Springs's safety and security systems. UCCS Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UCCS SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report an Incident: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UCCS Police. - Virtual Safety Walk: Allow UCCS Police to monitor a userβs walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual Safety Walk and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs area. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users arenβt connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Colorado - Colorado Springs safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure youβre prepared in the event of an emergency.
Pack Protect
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Pack Protect is the official safety app of the Colorado State University Pueblo. It is the only app that integrates with Colorado State University Pueblo's safety and security systems. Public Safety has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Colorado State University Pueblo campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Pack Protect features include: - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Colorado State University Pueblo security in real-time in case of a crisis - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Colorado State University Pueblo area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Colorado State University Pueblo security. - Emergency Flip Chart: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users arenβt connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Colorado State University Pueblo area. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Colorado State University Pueblo. - CSU Pueblo Safety Walk: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Colorado State University Pueblo safety when on-campus emergencies occur. - Safety Notifications: Call to have a deputy or campus service officer to accompany you on campus. Download today to ensure youβre prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
UCCS SAFE and Pack Protect are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | UCCS SAFE | Pack Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO FOUNDATION |
In-app purchases
UCCS SAFE
No in-app purchases
Pack Protect
No in-app purchases
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